Bob Barker & a Big Giveaway.
April 13, 2009
Bob Barker joins Rach today to talk about how he’s handling retirement after filming 6586 episodes of The Price is Right during his decades on daytime television. He declared himself a complete success at retirement, walking with his dog and hanging out with his brother - who’s glad to have someone to play with since he retired years ago. What’s his favorite passtime? Also one of mine - drinking a lot of tequila! Whoo!
He’s recounting his memories of the Price is Right in his new book called Priceless Memories and says that while fans often yelled and hollered when their name was called, none can compare to a pregnant fan. She went into labor during the taping and when he said to help her out as fast as they could, she didn’t want to go- in case they called her name. That’s a dedicated fan! More backstage with Bob Barker!
An audience member helped Racahel preview the May edition of Every Day with Rachael Ray and her “Big Deals” issue where there were a variety of prizes to win. She correctly guessed the array of products as more or less than the displayed price, and the entire audience won them all.
• JVC “Bi-METAL” Structure Headphones
• Bella Professional Die Cast 12-Cup Coffee Maker
• 10-Piece Set of Rachael Ray Hard Anodized Pots and Pans
• Weber Q 140 Electric Grill
• iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaning Robot
The heartthrob of Dancing with the Stars, Gilles Marini joined Rach at the kitchen table, after being swarmed by every female in the building! Gilles said he had started to teach them the tango, but hadn’t finished - they’re waiting for him and another lesson. Oh to have been in the audience that day! Gilles says women follow him everwhere now, and he just hugs them all and takes pictures, as well as answering emails. One guy even credits Gilles dancing for the reason his wife drug him to the bedroom afterwards - it’s like a public service! Ha!
Though he played Samantha’s sexy next door neighbor in Sex and the City movie, he’s not sure if he’ll have a part in the upcoming sequel - but he’ll sign up right away if it’s offered. In the meantime, he and his wife have been rocking out the marriage for 11 years, and “Life is good!” What’s his lucky charm? Click here!
Next up, check here to see the winner of the last Hey Can You Cook (3!) and her kitchen makeover that she gave to her mom. Then it’s dinner time with Sausage and Pepper Makeover and Lemon Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup.
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